Currants

Currants

Related to the gooseberry, currants come in black, red and white varieties.

The black variety is generally used for preserves, as well as syrups and liqueurs, while the red and white berries are delicious to enjoy fresh.

Currants contain no sugar, are high in antioxidants and also provide and omega-3 fatty acid called stearidonic acid.

Antioxidant Score* (ORAC)=7,960 and 3,387

*Currants, european, black (7,960) and red (3,387)

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of: Vitamin C
*Good Source of: Manganese
*Preferences: Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Low Sodium, Low Carbohydrate, Low Sugars, No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Molds, No Citrus, No Tubers, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Grains

Selecting and Storing

Choose those that are plump and without hulls. They can be refrigerated, tightly covered, up to 4 days.

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size: 1-cup(s) CURRANTS,EUROPEAN BLACK,RAW

OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 1.47

Calories: 71

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.46 g	*
Saturated Fat	0.04 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	0.06 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.2 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	81 mg	*
EPA, DHA	0 mg, 0 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	0 mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	17.2 g	*
Sugars	0 g	*
Fiber	0 g	*
Protein	1.6 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	257.6 IU	5%
Vitamin C	202.7mg	338%
Vitamin D	0 IU	0%
Vitamin E	1.1 IU	4%
Vitamin B6	0.07 mg	4%
Vitamin B12	0 mcg	0%
Vitamin K	0 mg	0%
Folate	0 mcg	0%
Niacin	0 mg	0%
Riboflavin	0.06 mg	4%
Thiamin	0.06 mg	4%
MINERALS
Calcium	61.6 mg	6%
Copper	0 mg	0%
Iron	1.7 mg	9%
Magnesium	26.9 mg	7%
Manganese	0.29 mg	14%
Phosphorous	66.1 mg	7%
Potassium	360.6 mg	10%
Selenium	0 mcg	0%
Sodium	2.2 mg	0%
Zinc	0.3 mg	2%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin	0 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	0 mcg
Lycopene	0 mcg

*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).